He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell and Robert Slater; and one sister, Dorothy Balma.

A gathering of friends and family will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1002 12th Ave. in Rock Falls. Memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Louis Tosto, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church of Polo, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.